1. Counseling Department Information for Sophomores
Briar Woods High School

2. Counseling Department Team
Ms. James A – CHE
Ms. Dekenipp CHI – GH
Ms. Rouse GI – LA
Ms. Rivera LE – N
Ms. Pond O – SC
Mr. Mondloch SH – Z
Ms. Comparin Career Center Assistant
Ms. Quimby: School Social Worker
Mr. Urbassick School Psychologist
Ms. Zappala: Student Assistance Specialist
Ms. Spiotto Parent Liaison

3. We are here to help…. Help guide you through high school
Help you plan for life after high school, post-secondary planning – college, military, careers, etc.
Help you through personal issues and social issues

4. How students can schedule a meeting with a counselor
Schedule an appointment using the tablet in the counseling office
Go to the counseling website and look under “General Information” to access the online form
Copy this link and fill out the online form:
Use the QR code (posted in all classrooms) and fill out the online form

5. School Counseling Group Interest Form
Scan the QR Code or visit the link below to sign up if you are interested in participating in group this year. Simply completing the form does not mean you are automatically placed in a group. The School Social Worker and School Psychologist will follow up with you!

6. schedules

7. Schedule Changes
Electives
Academic classes

8. Schedules Changes Elective Changes
We generally do not change electives

9. Schedule Changes Academic level changes
For English, math, science, social science, and world language courses

10. Schedule Changes
If you believe you are in a class that is too easy for you.
Window:
2nd week of school – MP one interims (October 3)
Steps:
Talk to your teacher
Talk to your parent
Then, see your counselor to discuss

11. Schedule Changes
If you believe you are in a class that is too challenging for you
Window:
1st MP interims (Oct 3) – 2nd MP interims (Dec 12)
Steps:
Talk to your teacher
Talk to your parents
Then, see your counselor to discuss.

12. Schedule Changes Be prepared to discuss with your counselor:
Have you completed all for your work?
Have you taken advantage of extra help from your teacher, math lab, writing lab, etc.?
What is your overall workload like?
Remember: A class that is harder than you want it to be is NOT the same as a class that is too hard for you!!!
Level changes may disrupt your schedule
Level changes are not always possible!